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May 4, 2026

89-year-old man in hospice gets wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby

Bob Weihe, an 89-year-old Kentucky Derby fan in hospice, had a wish to attend the race one more time. It would be his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row and a historic one. David Begnaud reports.

89-year-old man in hospice gets wish to attend one more Kentucky Derby

TL;DR

  • Bob Weihe, 89, is a Kentucky Derby fan in hospice.
  • He wished to attend the Kentucky Derby one more time.
  • This would be his 80th consecutive attendance at the race.
  • David Begnaud reported on the story.